T-Mobile G1 Now Available for Under $100

Amazon.com is now offering the T-Mobile G1 at a special price — just over half what this Android-based smartphone normally sells for.

The regular price for the G1 is $180 when purchased with a two-year contract, but this online retailer is selling it now for $98. However, getting this price requires signing up for a new service contract, so this deal is not available to current T-Mobile customers.

More About the T-Mobile G1The T-Mobile G1 is a consumer-oriented smartphone with support for this carrier’s new 3G network.

It includes an 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen, a QWERTY keyboard, GPS, and Wi-Fi. It also sports a microSD card slot and a 3.2 megapixel camera.

What makes the G1 special though isn’t the hardware, but that it’s the first device running an operating system that was developed primarily by Google.

It has a highly-functional web browser, and includes tie-ins to a number of this company’s online services, like Gmail and Google Maps. There is also a rapidly growing collection of third-party software available.

The G1 is also available now on T-Mobile USA’s website, as well as stores, but at the regular price. It can also be purchased in many Wal-Mart stores for $150.